Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

We are looking for an experienced ONCOLOGY Nurse Practitioner to join a growing oncology department in our multi-specialty practice group.

Salary is based on experience and qualifications. Must be licensed RN/APN in the state of New Jersey.

• Provides advanced oncologic nursing assessment and documentation; including history and

physical for complex hematology/oncology adult patients in the outpatient setting.

• In-patient hospital rounding as per provided schedule; including assessments, appropriate

supportive care, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and all other oncology

treatment modalities as prescribed. In-patient rounding schedule is inclusive of weekends and

holidays.

• Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic treatments and non-pharmacologic modalities.

• Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient's disease-specific

needs.

• Monitors the effectiveness of interventions prescribed.

• Facilitates the patient's transition within and between health care settings, e.g. admitting,

transferring, and discharging.

• Provides education to patients, families, and significant others.

• Acts as an information resource to students, health care professionals, patients, and the public.

• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.

• May participate in research and related activities.

• Work closely with physicians in management of oncologic patient case load.

• On call coverage of hematology/oncology practice.

Minimum qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program

• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure

• Current Nurse Practitioner certification in Oncology

• Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Eligible for hospital privileges with Minimum of 1-2 years' experience in the Nurse Practitioner role

preferred.